DOWNLOAD THE FREE LiSTNR APP
mark Taylor responds to backlash over diving commentary

Mark Taylor Responds To Criticism Over “Disrespectful” Diving Commentary

Mark Taylor responds to the online criticism he received over his diving commentary at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Hear more on the FREE LiSTNR app now!

“It’s not disrespectful,” Mark Taylor tells Hughesy, Ed and Erin.

“I don’t tend to follow the media… but I knew when I said I’d do this, that there’d be naysayers.”

Mark Taylor, known for his cricketing legend status, faced backlash following his commentary over the diving at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

RELATED:   When Mark Taylor Was Ambushed After His 100th Test To Appear On 'This Is Your Life'

Mark’s daughter, who is a teacher, came home from one of her lessons and told her father what she’d heard someone at the pool say.

“She said, someone said it’s disrespectful to the athletes,” Mark says.

“I don’t accept that.”

“I’m not a diver. I’m there to do my job, which is to give you the scores.” Mark tells Hughesy, Ed and Erin.

Hear Mark’s full response on our podcast now.